When a loved one hears voices, it can be difficult to know what they are experiencing or how best to respond. This clinician-led virtual workshop provides caregivers with practical, evidence-informed strategies for understanding voice-hearing experiences and supporting someone experiencing psychosis.
The holidays can bring added expectations, changes in routine and stress for individuals living with serious mental illness and their families. This practical caregiver education session will explore ways to recognize rising stress, reduce unnecessary pressure, communicate effectively and adapt holiday plans to better support both the individual and caregiver.
When someone holds beliefs that seem unusual, unlikely, or difficult to understand, family members often struggle with knowing what to say and how to help. This clinician-led virtual workshop provides caregivers with practical skills for understanding and responding to distressing beliefs in ways that strengthen connection and reduce conflict.
Are you a caregiver providing support to someone living with schizophrenia or a psychosis-related illness? Join us for our four-session Strengthening Families Together psycho-education program. Facilitated by a mental health professional and a family member, our program covers the challenges that caregivers can face while supporting someone living with psychosis – regardless of their diagnosis. You’ll learn practical strategies for communication, setting healthy boundaries, relapse prevention, crisis planning, as well as caregiver well-being. This program is intended specifically for caregivers.
Financial planning can feel overwhelming, especially when supporting a family member with serious mental illness. This session will provide an overview of practical financial tools, resources, and strategies that can help families prepare for the future. Led by financial advisor Dan Matwey, the webinar covers topics such as RDSPs, Henson Trusts, benefits considerations, and long-term planning.
